Impact Weapon(Baton/ Nightstick)

This is a basic certification class for Security Officer certification and for private citizens to be able to carry a Baton/Night Stick in Tennessee.

INFORMATION COVERED IN THE CLASS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Parts and care of your baton

The best types to use and why

Proper carry methods

Proper documentation of use of force

Use of force considerations

Legal considerations in use

Sudden In Custody Death Syndrome and Baton use

Recognizing Excited Delirium and how to handle it

Proper and safe use

Practical exercise in using batons with pads

Practical exercise with confrontational situations with instructors & students in protective equipment (Advanced Baton Class Only

HandcuffingSubject Control and Proper Search Tactics

This is a basic restraint/control device class. Although Tennessee does not require training for Security Officers with restraint devices at this time, required training or certification in the proper use of restraint/control devices is a must for each and every security officer who may have the occasion to use restraining/control devices to protect the Officer and the Officers company from civil action. It is more to using cuffs than to just pop them on a person.

INFORMATION COVERED IN THE CLASS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

How to pick out the best handcuffs (NIJ Approved)

Proper use and application of handcuffs

Chain or hinged cuffs

Sudden In Custody Death Syndrome and handcuff use

Recognizing Excited Delirium and how to handle it

The proper care of individuals taken into custody

The "Do’s and Don’ts" of speed cuffing and why speed cuffing may only work in the classroom